Fusion Flashcards
1
Q
What do conditions have to be like for nuclei to fuse?
A
nuclei have to be brought together with high temperatures and pressures.
2
Q
What is the formula for energy released during fusion
A
E= mc^2
E=energy
m=mass lost
c=speef of light in a vaccuum- 300,000,000
3
Q
What happens to a nuclei when they undergo nuclear fusion?
A
they loose mass & energy is released